Self-employed business owners need pay stubs as proof of income. For example, Utah requires employers to provide employees with access to a pay stub, either electronically or physically. While you could use pay stubs to advertise your startup to potential employees or customers, it can also make you legally compliant in states that require it.

Whether you’re a company that staffs employees or a self-employed individual, you need to know how much you made each year, calculate your taxes, and reduce the risk of legal errors.